Alphabet Flashcard Birthday Party

Table at alphabet flashcard themed first birthday party.

So, my son just turned 2 – and I am just now posting about his 1st birthday, how bad is that? With two little ones, I don’t get around to posting as often, or ever. My littlest is only 3 weeks old. Life has been hectic to say the least. But that is no excuse for the long lapse in posts. Well, come to think of it…that is a great excuse. Anyone who has little ones understands. I have even more excuses too. You can add a move across the country too. I would like to say that I am going to jump back into blogging full time – and sure, I can “say it”. But doing it, is another thing. Making a commitment to do anything on a regular basis is difficult for me. Heck, washing my hair on a regular basis can be difficult. Oh yes, I said it and you other mothers know it.

OK, on to the birthday party details…

Jackson was getting ready to turn 1, and like any first time mom, I was ready to pull out all the stops. I wanted something really cute, and original. So I decided on an alphabet themed party. I found a few resources that helped me with ideas. These were alphabet / flashcard themed parties and you will find all of the details to these resources listed below.

I adore the sweets tables that Amy Atlas creates, they are just breathtaking. I wanted to do something similar, but on a much smaller scale. So I decided to create my own candy buffet table. I used alphabet flash cards I found on etsy.com as decorations. My candy buffet table included gum balls, rock candy, candy canes, sugar cookies and little containers of M&Ms.

Candy Favor Table

Alphabet Sugar Cookie Party Favors

1st Birthday Party Hat & Bib - Custom "flashcard" Invitation

I found a website, BlondeDesigns, they had done a very cute abc flashcard themed birthday party. This is where I “borrowed” the idea for the invitation. I found a designer on etsy.com to help me create the image of Jackson’s face for the invitation. You can find details on all of the resources that I noted below. I also found other sellers on etsy that provided the party hat and 1st birthday bib that Jackson wore.

Birthday Boy Enjoying His First Birthday

I found the paper mache letters at Hobby Lobby. I then used acrylic paints to paint them in the party’s colors. They were a great visual addition that made a lot of impact for a reasonable price.

1st Birthday Cake Balls

As you can see, everything was in bright oranges, blues and greens. These cake balls were a hit. I created the first birthday toppers on my Cricut.

Hey...it's Jackson

I used the custom drawing I had done of Jackson’s face that I used for the invitation as decoration. I blew it up and cut it out. Jackson’s face was everywhere.

C is for Crayons - Party Favors

Now onto the 1st birthday party favors. Since it was an alphabet flashcard themed party…I decided to give our guests crayons in the shape of letters. I packaged them up in cellophane bags and added a label that I created on my computer.

Jumpin Jax! We call Jackson “Jax” for short. So, how fitting to give out “Jumpin Jax”. I bought little bags of Jacks at the local craft store…removed the label…and then reattached my own label. Again, I used the drawing of his face – they turned out great.

Jumpin Jax - Jacks Party Favors

Party Favor "Station"

Rice Krispie Treats in Party Colors

The food table was colorful and fun…which is what I wanted. Nothing too fancy – all things kids liked to eat. A bucket full of colorful sodas that the kids could help themselves to sat on the floor.

Colorful "Help Yourself" Sodas

Kid Friendly Foods

And yes, I know, the tissue paper pom poms are played out, but they are so easy to make. This will probably be the last time I make them – I swear.

Tissue Paper Pom Poms and Paper Lanterns

Check out the following websites for more Alphabet Flashcard Party ideas: